The Thistles & Thorns Foundation is a non-profit public benefit 501(c)3 corporation and is operated exclusively for education and charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Thistles & Thorns Foundation is not organized and shall not be operated for the private gain of any person. The property of the corporation is irrevocably dedicated to its educational and charitable purposes, and no part of the receipts or net earnings of the corporation shall be used for any activities other than its mission.